Things to do when you are sad

"I am sad." said my friend today. I asked her why. "That's the weird part, I don't know why.", she replied.
Happiness. For some, it's being able to relax, for some, it's to get the best out of their life and for some, it's just being alive. Happiness is subjective. I've seen people who can smile on the most horrible days and others who get depressed if they break a nail. But happiness or no happiness, one thing is universally the same. It's the choice you make.Yes, I am saying this at the risk of sounding preachy. To be happy is a choice you make.
 So today I thought that I'd write about few of my 'secret' tricks I use to become happy again after a crappy day. Correction: when I CHOOSE to stop wallowing in sadness and be happy on a crappy day.

Read a good book

When the world seems too difficult to live in, I crawl into my bed with a good book. I recommend one that has lots of feel good bits. This helps me to momentarily forget about the 'HUGE' problems that are bugging me and just be happy about how the characters in the book are having a good time. In times like these, don't worry about the quality of the book or the storyline. Enjoy the silliness. No one is judging.

Make a stupid drawing

We lose our artistic skills the moment we start going to school. Remember those times when colouring out of the lines was no big deal? That's what you have to do. Irrespective of your drawing skills, just draw. Nobody is going  to tell you that the dog in your drawing looks more like a box. It's just you and the blank sheet. Colour away! Trust me, you are going to be left feeling like a happy, little goofy kid who has no care in the world.

Eat an ice-cream

Unless you have a cold, or are diabetic, or are dieting, or its below freezing temperature outside. Actually, who cares anyway? Eat the ice-cream!(Eat a sugar free one if you are diabetic. If you have a cold, let the ice-cream melt and then add your favourite toppings of fruits or chocolate, its yummy! It tastes like custard, only better! If you are dieting, make an ice lolly out of fresh fruit juice. Its simple, take the juice in the shape of the container you want and just put it in the freezer, wait for 3 hours and done. Just as fun as ice-cream.) This helps to soothe the inner fire caused by the frustration. Literally.

Make moustaches everywhere

Just take a stack of old magazines or newspapers and draw moustaches on every possible face. Laugh at your own silliness. You will feel much lighter, plus it's super funny to see that beauty queen with a moustache. TEEHEE. For extra fun make dialogue boxes and write funny dialogues or add witty captions. If it is good, post it on facebook. Let the world know of your awesomeness!

Cry

A good cry can really make you feel a lot better. If you can't get the tears out, watch the sappiest movie you can think of. And just cry. It will be better. Don't worry.

Talk to your pet or pillow or the blank walls

They are the best listeners in the world.

Jumping jacks

Do 20 jumping jacks in a minute and shake that sadness out of your body.

Listen to music

Listen to all your favourites. Think,"So what if today was a bad day? I have the treasure of these beautiful songs. As long as I can listen to these, nothing can bring me down!"

Watch the t.v show that you would not watch in your right mind

And then go hahahahahahahahahahaha....blahblahblah." My life can't be more pathetic than this show. So, hahahahahahahahahaha........"

Take a shower

Feel all those bad bad bad feelings going down the drain with the dirt and grime. You will come out fresh and clean, sans all the bad bad bad feelings.

So these are a few things that bring back my faith in the world and shake me out of sadness when I feel horrible. When I feel better, I feel powerful enough to tackle those bigger problems that caused my despair. What do you do when you are sad or frustrated? See ya'll, bye!